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or the yolks will overcook. The process should only take a few
minutes.
5. Let gelato base come to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate
at least 2 hours, or overnight. Before churning, strain the base through
a fine mesh sieve.
6. Press Gelato and then Start/Stop. Pour the mixture through the spout
and then cover with the cap. Let mix until thickened. The gelato will
have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer
the gelato to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2
hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (based on ½ cup):
Calories 176 (55% from fat) • carb 17g • pro. 3g • fat 11g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 138mg • sod. 82 mg • calc. 74mg • fiber 0g
Lemon Gelato
The perfect amount of sweet and tart for this classic gelato avor.
Makes about 5 cups (ten ½-cup servings)
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups whole milk, divided
½ cup lemon zest (from about 4–6 medium lemons)
1¼ cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon liquid pectin
1 cup lemon juice (from about 4–6 medium lemons)
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream and 1 cup of the milk. Set
over medium/medium-low heat and bring to a simmer.
2. While cream/milk mixture is heating, put the remaining milk, lemon
zest, sugar, cornstarch, salt and vanilla into a small-medium mixing
bowl. Whisk to combine.
3. Once cream/milk mixture comes to a simmer, add the milk/sugar
mixture and stir until fully combined. While still set over medium/
medium-low heat, continuously stir until mixture comes to a strong
simmer and thickens slightly so it just coats the back of a spoon (this
will take no more than 20 minutes, depending on the stove being used).
4. Remove pan from heat, stir in pectin, strain and cool to room
temperature. Stir in the lemon juice, cover and refrigerate at least 2
hours, or overnight. Whisk mixture together again before pouring into
the ice cream maker.
5. Press Gelato and then Start/Stop. Pour the mixture through the spout
and then cover with the cap. Let mix until thickened. The gelato will
have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer
the gelato to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2
hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional information serving (based on ½ cup):
Calories 281 (40% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro 3g • fat 13g • sat fat 8g
• chol 50mg • sod. 43mg • calc. 105mg • fiber 1g
Mascarpone and Fig Gelato
Mascarpone and g combine deliciously together in this grown-up gelato avor.
Makes about 6½ cups (thirteen ½-cup servings)
Fig purée: (or, you can substitute 1 cup fig jam for the
homemade purée)
1 cup dried, sulfate-free figs, about 10 to 12 figs
1½ cups water, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons honey
Mascarpone base:
1½ cups heavy cream
3 cups whole milk, divided
1
2
⁄3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch kosher salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1½ cups mascarpone
1½ tablespoons liquid pectin
1 recipe Fig Purée (entire yield from recipe above)